emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,715 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Tue May 22, 2012, 8:05am Subject: Re: Alex Duetto II: 8mm or 10mm Rubber sleeve?
Very interesting! I wonder if anyone else has had the same experience? I haven't done that mod. Although I think I'm getting great microfoam, I do find it layers on top of the milk, and it doesn't seem to last as long as I'd like. Also, my wife seems to still think I got better microfoam with the Silvia! Would one be able to replace the tube if they changed their mind, or is this a done deal?
Sorry, I don't mean to hijack your thread.
Can't you just measure the wand's outside diameter?
WiggoNut Senior Member Joined: 4 Jan 2012 Posts: 21 Location: AL Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly, Hario... Vac Pot: Yama Siphon Drip: v60, Beehive, Aeropress,... Roaster: Popcorn Stove Top
Posted Tue May 22, 2012, 8:40am Subject: Re: Alex Duetto II: 8mm or 10mm Rubber sleeve?
No worries and ya I can measure, but I wanted to buy it online right now and i'm not at home :-).
But seriously, take out that tube and everything is awesome with steaming milk. After reading some stuff on other forums, i was about to get the New Isomac 2 hole tip and adapter (around $25) but saw some suggestions about taking out the tube helped. So I decided to try that first before buying and it solved my problem.
I used to work on a Astoria Plus 4 You in my barista days, and the steam reminds me of that caliber now. I think the tubes just make the steam wet which produces poor micro foam.
emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,715 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Tue May 22, 2012, 8:50am Subject: Re: Alex Duetto II: 8mm or 10mm Rubber sleeve?
cool, thanks! I've heard that about the tubes before, now that you mention it.
totally understand the not at home thing. I was going to say before that I'd measure it for you, but I'm not at home, and suspected that might have been the answer. I bet you could call CCS and they'd tell you over the phone. If you get it figured out, will you please post it?
emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,715 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Wed May 23, 2012, 7:30am Subject: Re: Alex Duetto II: 8mm or 10mm Rubber sleeve?
I removed the tube yesterday and immediately noticed a huge increase in steam power.
Regarding the rubber sleeve...it's 10mm and I've ordered one from espresso parts. Of course, until I get it, I will likely continue to burn my fingers (yeah, twice so far, but not too bad at least).
WiggoNut Senior Member Joined: 4 Jan 2012 Posts: 21 Location: AL Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly, Hario... Vac Pot: Yama Siphon Drip: v60, Beehive, Aeropress,... Roaster: Popcorn Stove Top
Posted Wed May 23, 2012, 11:21am Subject: Re: Alex Duetto II: 8mm or 10mm Rubber sleeve?
Sweet! Thanks for checking that out, totally forgot about it when I got home yesterday. Right now I'm using a binder clamp on the wand to move it around.
Let me know how the milk steaming goes, it's a little faster steaming time but I think the practice pays off with nice micro foam.
emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,715 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Wed May 23, 2012, 11:45am Subject: Re: Alex Duetto II: 8mm or 10mm Rubber sleeve?
you're welcome!
I started another thread about my frothing experience, under espresso Q&A. I called it something like Duetto II steam improvement. Would appreciate your thoughts there, actually.
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